J34.821Header code — not billable
External nasal valve collapse
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J34
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J34
J34Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinusesJ34.0Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of noseYesJ34.1Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinusYesJ34.2Deviated nasal septumYesJ34.3Hypertrophy of nasal turbinatesYesJ34.8Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinusesJ34.81Nasal mucositis (ulcerative)YesJ34.82Nasal valve collapseJ34.820Internal nasal valve collapseJ34.8200Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecifiedYesJ34.8201Internal nasal valve collapse, staticYesJ34.8202Internal nasal valve collapse, dynamicYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J34.821?
J34.821 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for External nasal valve collapse.
Is J34.821 a billable code?
No. J34.821 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J34.821 in?
J34.821 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J34.821 become effective?
J34.821 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J34.821?
J34.821 belongs to category J34, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.